Sunset Locations
Please keep in mind TC Alfred has impacted some beach locations, and some of the below images were taken before the storm.
Ormeau Bushland/Field
Features: Open hillside with scrubland, trees and open grassy areas.
Privacy: Best for weekends or weekdays - on the weekends there are a lot of other Photographers here.
Things to Consider: The sun sets approx. 10 mins earlier at this location due to the mountains. Currently, the grass is very long & can be hard to walk in at times. There have been council signs up for Fire Ant warnings in the recent past. High risk of snakes and ticks Spring to Autumn.
Dog-friendly?: Dog friendly, on leash.
Currumbin Point (currently closed due to council works)
Features: Beautiful rock formations on the beach. The sun sets over the creek/inlet water in the cooler months of the year May-early Oct).
Privacy: This area can be quite busy, even during the week (people are almost always able to be edited out of the background in final images).
Things to Consider: This location is currently undergoing council restoration and will be closed for photoshoots until further notice. Best to avoid extremely high tides as you won't be able to access the rock area or the creek inlet.
Dog-friendly?: Dog-prohibited area.
Rainbow Bay/Snapper Rocks Beach
Features: Beautiful rock formations, and sunsets over the water/bay area in the cooler months (April - Sep) .
Privacy: This location is best on weekdays only as the weekends are too crowded.
Things to Consider: This beach is not good at peak high tide as there is little beach to play on.
Dog-friendly?: Dog-prohibited area.
The Spit
Features: This is the northernmost GC beach. It has a beautiful open beach. The sun sets over the pretty grassy/nature fields.
Privacy: People will be walking by on both weekdays and weekends with their dogs, this is an off-leash beach so dogs will come up to you.
Things to Consider: This spot has been heavily affected by TC Alfred. The sand dunes are very tall/steep and may be impacted by sand dredging. If you are not a dog person, best to avoid.
Dog-friendly?: Dog off-leash area.
Tallebudgera Beach
Features: Located just near the famous Talle Creek. It has a beautiful open beach and sand dunes with lovely greenery/trees as a backdrop. There is also a rock wall which will add diversity to your images. The sun sets over the pretty nature field approx 10-20 mins earlier than usual so the sunset will be brighter. Great for weekdays and weekends!
Privacy: People will be walking by on both weekdays and weekends with their dogs, this is an off-leash beach so dogs will come up to you.
Things to Consider: This spot is ideal if you aren't too concerned about getting that very orange glow in sunset photos as the sun sets a bit earlier due to the headland.
Dog-friendly?: Dog off-leash area.
Dreamtime Beach
Features: Beautiful rock formations.
Privacy: Best for weekdays only as weekends are very crowded.
Things to Consider: The sun sets a little earlier here due to the trees. This beach is best for people who do not mind not having the golden sun glow in their images on the beach - you can head up the headland for peak sunset time to get the last orange glow of the day.
Dog-friendly?: Dog on-lead area.
Greenmount Beach
Features: Pretty open beach, sunsets over the water/bay area in the cooler months between late May-early Sep.
Privacy: Best for weekdays only as weekends are crowded.
Things to Consider: Very busy on weekends.
Dog-friendly?: Dog-prohibited area.
Fingal Beach
Features: Pretty open beach with sun soaked headland in the background.
Privacy: Best for weekdays only as weekends are crowded.
Things to Consider: This spot has been heavily affected by TC Alfred, the sand dunes are very high and there are some fallen trees. The sun sets behind the trees on the beach, the sun sets a little earlier here due to the trees, this beach is best for people who do not mind not having the golden sun glow in their images.
Dog-friendly?: Dog on-lead area.
O'Reilly's
Features: Beautiful sunset outlook with the mountains in the background.
Privacy: Best for weekends or weekdays. Weekends there will be other people here having picnics and watching the sunset.
Things to Consider: If you get self conscious that others are watching then this may not be the spot for you as the grassy area is in view of others who may be having picnics. This location is a long drive from the GC and will incur a $50 travel fee.
Dog-friendly?: Dog friendly on leash.
Currumbin Creek (morning or afternoon sessions)
Features: Beautiful grassy area with a white fence, large trees, flowers and of course the stunning creek.
Privacy: Best for weekdays. This is a publicly known spot with picnic tables around.
Things to Consider: This spot is best for weekdays only, especially in the warmer months, as this is a popular picnic/swimming area. Shoots at this location take place approx. 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset to maximise light.
Dog-friendly?: Dog prohibited area.
